Trump Trades Hundreds of Millions of Yen in Kura Sushi USA Shares

Japan Business News - May 20, 2026 - 05:14
U.S. President Donald Trump was found to have traded large amounts of stock, including shares in Kura Sushi USA, in a wave of more than 3,700 transactions over a three-month period that has sparked criticism over possible conflicts of interest. (News On Japan)
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Singer Patrick Bruel denies wave of sexual assault allegations in France

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 04:52
Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
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Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 04:32
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
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Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territory

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 04:01
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.
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Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territory

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 04:01
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.
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'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 03:05
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
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'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 03:05
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
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Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 02:05
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.
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Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 02:05
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 01:34
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 01:34
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days.
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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 00:43
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff

BBC World News - May 20, 2026 - 00:30
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
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Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 22:39
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.
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How two new California wildfires look from space

BBC World News - May 19, 2026 - 22:39
Satellite images reveal the scale of two wildfires that have broken out in southern California.
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Tochigi Robbery-Murder Suspect’s Wife Posted Dance Videos on Social Media

Japan Society News - May 19, 2026 - 22:00
A 25-year-old woman arrested as a suspected ringleader in a robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture once posted cheerful dance videos on social media and was remembered by those who knew her as an energetic and outgoing young woman. (News On Japan)
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Tutor Takes Eiken Test for Student Using Fake Face Recognition

Japan Education News - May 19, 2026 - 21:55
A former instructor at a major cram school chain has been arrested for allegedly taking the Eiken English proficiency test on behalf of a student and using the score fraudulently in a university entrance examination, with investigators revealing an elaborate scheme involving manipulated facial photographs. (News On Japan)
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Naphtha Shock Even Affecting Cheap Candy

Japan Business News - May 19, 2026 - 21:40
As conflict in the Middle East drags on, shortages of naphtha — a key raw material used in a wide range of petroleum-based products — are beginning to affect even Japan's traditional cheap snacks, with manufacturers facing steep rises in packaging and material costs while trying to keep products affordable for children. (News On Japan)
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Amateur Sumo Draws Thousands to New York Streets

Japan Sports News - May 19, 2026 - 21:39
An amateur sumo tournament was held on the streets of New York, highlighting how Japan’s national sport is gaining new popularity in the United States while evolving in distinctly American ways. (News On Japan)
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False Bear Reports Disrupt Authorities as Attacks Continue Across Japan

Japan Society News - May 19, 2026 - 21:34
Bear attacks continue to occur across Japan, while a new problem has emerged as false reports of bear sightings flood local alert systems, placing growing pressure on municipal authorities and emergency responders. (News On Japan)
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